Nacho1741 Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 I just recently picked this one up and pulled the carburetor because the previous owner said the accelerator pump leaked. Car does start and run when gas is poured into the carb. My main problem is getting the bowl vent solenoid diaphragm. I cannot find it anywhere and was wondering if someone could help me! I'm pretty desperate to get this hitatchi back together. I could use a vacuum diaphragm also but I believe I can re-use this one. Also the wire was ripped out of the anti-dieseling solenoid and the end is damaged, may be able to fix but I'm not sure that it does too much to worry about at the moment. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferox Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 I would be surprised if you could find a bowl vent solenoid diaphragm from anywhere but a junkyard or a member on this forum. I don't believe they are available new. To repair the (common) anti-dieseling solenoid wire, cut back the insulation at the brass fitting and solder the wire. I also put spade connectors on the wire so I can easily disconnect them whenever I unscrew the solenoid. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ihscout54 Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 You can live without the bowl vent. If it bugs you, order a remote mounted solenoid from an 80s ford, or what you mentioned in you post. The anti-dieseling solenoid a.k.a. "idle stop" needs to be working or gutted. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nacho1741 Posted October 1, 2015 Author Share Posted October 1, 2015 Awesome! Thank you guys just needed the insight, I'll reattach that wire and make sure that anti dieseling solenoid is working, the rubber where the wire enters it is messed up but I think I can remove it and repair it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatchsub Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 Just out of the curiosity is this the white one that has been on and off CL out that way for about 2 years? If so bravo for getting it lol. I tried multiple times to get in touch with the guy and wondered what his deal was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nacho1741 Posted October 6, 2015 Author Share Posted October 6, 2015 (edited) Yes it is! In Okmulgee,Ok. He had a family emergency in April when I originally tried picking it up, I emailed him and told him I had cash in hand and didn't get a reply until last month when I tried again! He was an older guy who didn't know too much about cars. It's running now! Edited October 6, 2015 by Nacho1741 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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